HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2026-3958RESOLUTION NO.2026 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO HOUSE JOINT
RESOLUTIONS 2017 AND 203, AND 20=9; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
TRANSMIT COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE'.
WHEREAS, House Joint Resolutions 201; and 203, and 2205 (collectively, the
"HJRs") propose constitutional amendments that would significantly reduce or eliminate
non -school ad valorem tax revenues for municipalities; and
WHEREAS, these measures would have a substantial adverse fiscal impact on the
City's ability to fund essential services and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that these proposals threaten long-term
municipal financial stability; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of its residents,
visitors and stakeholders to oppose the HJRs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Expression of Opposition. The City Commission hereby expresses its
opposition to the HJRs.
Section 2. Direction to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit
copies of this Resolution to the Florida League of Cities, the President of the Florida
Senate, the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, and the Governor of the
State of Florida.
Section 3. Authorization of the City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized
to do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution. /' ,
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall becoy'ne effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 157day df January, 2026.
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
1 This resolution was amended during the commission meeting, but prior to approval. Additions to existing text are shown by double
underline, deletions are shown as strikethrough.
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Betancor, CIVIC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Arrain E. Boileau, P.A., for Nabors,
Giblin & Nickerson, City Attorney
Moved by L�l�11S���d�. U /,S �`� Seconded by:
Vote:
Mayor Svechin (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Lama (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Joseph ✓ (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant_Lj5�-tWt (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra (Yes) (No)
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